Features

Subvert the Dominant Pimpiarchy

How did the abusive, exploitative role of Pimp become the epitome of cool? Rachel Bell comments on this outrageous trend in modern culture.

Published: 8 November 2004 | Category: Culture and Media, Language, Violence | Written by Rachel Bell

Sick of Celebrity

Why is it assumed that all women want to emulate celebrities? Against the suffocating celebrity-worship culture, Nicky Raynor argues in favour of glorious anonymity, individuality, and a greater variety of female role models.

Published: 5 November 2004 | Category: Culture and Media, Fashion and Image | Written by Nicky Raynor

But What of Us? UK Riot Grrrl - Part 2

The second part of Cazz Blase's 3 part series looks at the political aspects of UK Riot Grrrl; how it brought awareness of feminism to a new generation, encouraged female friendship and solidarity, and how gender politics entered the music scene. First published in the zine "Real Girls".

Published: 4 November 2004 | Category: Feminism | Written by Cazz Blase

Reviews

King Arthur

Ellery looks at the summer blockbuster King Arthur.

Published: 5 November 2004 | Category: Films | Written by Ellery

Velvet Magazine

A new, intellectual magazine for lesbians, reviewed by Lorraine Douglas.

Published: 5 November 2004 | Category: Magazines | Written by Lorraine Douglas

Make Me a Perfect Wife

Victoria sponge cakes and female submission do not a happy home make. Ealasaid Gilfillan reviews Channel 4's dubious TV series "Make Me a Perfect Wife".

Published: 5 November 2004 | Category: Television | Written by Ealasaid Gilfillan